The Latest Breaking News from Murder

Man, 45, handed whole life order for ‘bloodthirsty’ murder of woman

Builder Steve Sansom was out of prison on life licence for another murder when he killed Sarah Mayhew.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Salwan Momika, Iraqi man who burned Quran in Sweden, killed in shooting

Five people arrested over murder as the Swedish prime minister said the shooting could be linked to a foreign power.

Al Jazeera · Jan 30, 2025

French Rapist Dominique Pelicot Questioned Over 1990s Cases

Frenchman Dominique Pelicot, convicted in December for organising the rape of his then wife Gisele Pelicot by dozens of strangers, was being questioned Thursday by an investigating magistrate over an attempted rape, as well as a rape and murder, in the 1990s, his lawyer said.

International Business Times · Jan 30, 2025

‘Red Rum’ double murderer to be sentenced

Steve Sansom was out on life licence when he killed Sarah Mayhew, 38, and dumped her remains in south London last spring.

Evening Standard · Jan 30, 2025

Man killed five people after neighbor complained gunfire was keeping baby awake

Francisco Oropeza has pleaded guilty to murder charges and will serve a life sentence without parole

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

Man jailed for life after climbing through ex-girlfriend’s window and murdering her

Hussain Haron grabbed a knife and violently stabbed Felecia Cadore after an altercation, a court heard

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

Gilgo Beach serial killing suspect seeks to bar DNA evidence and have separate trials in 7 deaths

The New York architect facing murder charges in a string of deaths known as the Gilgo Beach killings on Long Island is challenging the DNA evidence against him and is seeking separate trials in the sprawling case

The Independent UK · Jan 29, 2025

High Potential episode 11 recap: a new look at a cold case

In High Potential episode 11, Morgan provides a new perspective on a case that has been bothering Selena for years. Here's what happened.

WhatToWatch · Jan 29, 2025

Husband and wife ‘almost living separate lives’ before he ‘stabbed her to death’

Hockey coach Mohamed Samak, 42, denies murdering his wife Joanne, 49, who was found dead at their home on July 1 last year.

Evening Standard · Jan 29, 2025

4 States Consider Bills To Treat Women Who Get Abortions as Murderers

These bills—in Indiana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, and South Carolina—could also imperil IVF practices and threaten care for women with pregnancy complications.

Reason · Jan 29, 2025